Question for the ladies -regarding aunt flow

kelhea
kelhea Posts: 52 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've increased the amount of exercise that I have been doing this month and added in a lot of weight training and this month my period which usually lasts 5-7 days was only 2 days. (There is no way I'm pregnant; haven't had sex) does anyone know if this is something that is common when you exercise more and loose a lot of weight? (12 lbs lost this month) or should I be concerned?

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    It is not unusual for weight loss to affect the length of your period.
  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    Mine reduced in duration when I started to exercise more too.

    that's a lot of weight to lose in a month too so could be partly why it has reduced so extremely. I went from about 5-7 days to 3-4. not 2.
  • GothamVeggie
    GothamVeggie Posts: 87 Member
    I agree that it can happen with changes to your weight & heavy exercise. Also, your period can change over time. For instance, mine used to be 2-3 days & now it's 4. (Lucky me!) However, like with any major change in your body, it's never a bad idea to bring up with your doctor just as a double-check if it continues.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Obviously not pregnant if you got your period....

    Anyway, yes-exercise and calories messes with mine.
  • Intentional_Me
    Intentional_Me Posts: 336 Member
    Normal. Mine decreased in flow and length thankfully. Maybe one day I'll even feel like I'm not dealing with a murder scene. :|
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    Sometimes athletes lose their periods completely. It's perfectly normal (and actually I appreciate the break...)
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I haven't had mine since July. Wondering where that thing went.
  • daniandrew72
    daniandrew72 Posts: 2 Member
    Yeah it does change usually cuts down or stops but mine has increased most of the month I've had it off and on its super weird for me. I'm usually 2-3 days tops anyone else had this?
  • daniip_la
    daniip_la Posts: 678 Member
    Mine has come every two weeks for two months now. I'm getting everyone's missing periods.
  • GothamVeggie
    GothamVeggie Posts: 87 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    Obviously not pregnant if you got your period....Anyway, yes-exercise and calories messes with mine.

    Actually, you can have vaginal bleeding during pregnancy with intermittent bleeding that seems like a regular period.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,595 Member
    I'm the opposite ... the more I exercise, the more frequent and longer and heavier my periods become.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited September 2016
    I think this is completely normal. You have increased the volume and perhaps intensity of your exercising and added in "a lot of strength training" (per your OP).. I am not sure to what degree this increase of exercise is this month as apposed to last month, but overtraining is a thing. And add that on top of eating in a deficit, it is what I call added stress on top of stress you are putting on your body.

    Unless you are deeply concerned, you have side effects other than shorter duration periods, I would not worry. Just keep and eye on your cycles, take note if you feel any side effects that are not in line with what you are doing. Always pay attention to the bodies signals. Otherwise keep going. Make sure you are giving your body adequate rest to recover from your work outs.

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